Download Complete DS-160 Applications as PDF
You can now download any DS-160 application as a professionally formatted PDF document. One click generates a complete record of all form sections with questions and answers—ready to print, email, or archive.
Why This Matters for Agencies
If you're managing visa applications for clients, you've probably dealt with these scenarios:
Record keeping — After submission, you need documentation of exactly what was filed. The DS-160 confirmation page only shows the application ID and barcode—not the actual answers. A PDF export gives you a complete record.
Compliance documentation — Some agencies maintain files for each client engagement. A PDF of the submitted application provides clear documentation of the services rendered.
Handoff between team members — When a colleague takes over a case, a PDF provides quick context without logging into the platform and clicking through each section.
What's in the PDF
The export includes every section of the DS-160 form:
- Personal Information (both pages)
- Travel Information
- Travel Companions
- Previous U.S. Travel
- Address and Phone
- Passport Information
- U.S. Contact
- Family Information
- Work/Education (present and previous)
- Security Questions
Each section appears as a formatted table with the question label in one column and the client's answer in the other. Empty fields show "Not answered" so you can quickly spot incomplete sections.
Formatted for Readability
The PDF isn't a raw data dump. We format the output so it's actually useful:
Dropdown values show labels, not codes — If a client selected "INDIA" from the country dropdown, the PDF shows "India"—not the internal code.
Dates are readable — Birth dates and travel dates appear as "15 MAR 1990" rather than database timestamps.
Boolean fields are clear — Yes/No questions show "Yes" or "No" instead of true/false.
Section headers are numbered — Easy to reference specific sections when discussing with clients.
Professional Presentation
The PDF is designed to look like a document you'd be comfortable sharing with clients:
- Clean header with form name and generation timestamp
- Branded color scheme
- Page numbers and footer on every page
- Alternating row colors for easier reading
- Automatic page breaks between sections
When clients receive this document, it reflects the professional service you're providing—not a hastily exported spreadsheet.
How to Download
- Open any form from your Forms List
- Click Download PDF in the action bar (next to Create Client Link)
- The PDF generates in your browser and downloads automatically
The filename includes your form name: DS-160_Smith-John-B1B2.pdf
Available for Agencies
The Download PDF feature is available in business workspaces. If you're on a personal workspace and want access to this and other agency features like client intake links and team collaboration, you can upgrade from your workspace settings.
Use Cases We've Seen
Pre-interview prep packets — Some agencies include the PDF in a preparation packet they send clients before their visa interview. Clients appreciate having their answers on paper to review.
Post-case archiving — After the visa is approved (or denied), archive the PDF with other case documents for future reference.
Quick Reference
| Action | Where to Find It |
|---|---|
| Download PDF | Form Overview → Download PDF button |
| File naming | Automatic: DS-160_{form-name}.pdf |
| Processing | Client-side (browser only) |
| Availability | Business workspaces |
Questions about the PDF export or suggestions for improvements? Let us know.